Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 18, 2025

Purpose: To consider the recommendations.

Content: RESOLVED THAT:   1.    the following policies and processes are adopted: -        The Gloucestershire Volunteering Collaborative definition of volunteering (see Section 3.1) -        Cheltenham Borough Council’s updated Volunteer Policy (Appendix 3) -        Template partnership agreement with constituted groups (Appendix 4) -        Cheltenham Borough Council’s updated Volunteer Handbook (Appendix 5).   2.    authority is delegated to the Participation and Engagement Team Leader in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Safety and Communities and the Council’s Leadership team to keep the policy and supporting documentation under review and to make changes as necessary to reflect best practice and legal and operational requirements.